Lose fat fast - the natural way!

We've have said it before and I guess we'll say it again but weight loss is all about the amount of calories that goes in compared to the amount of calories that go out! It is that simple really. The food you eat and the type of foods (and drinks) you consume must be in direct proportion to the amount of exercise you undertake on a daily and weekly basis, and when you get the balance right - hey presto - the weight comes off! By which time, you'll be in a routine to keep it off for good. This article I sourced also from 'articles base' (http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/how-to-lose-fat-fast-naturally-69651.html) and it is written by Jason Rich. Enjoy the quick read - it all adds up!



The first thing you need to know if you want to lose fat is that you need to BURN fat. Burning fat is all about using up more calories than you take in. If you eat more calories than your body uses throughout the day, these additional calories will be stored as body fat.

To prevent a build up of body fat you need to either reduce your calorie intake or increase your daily activity levels - doing both will have the best effect on reducing body fat. This simply means that the more fat you want to lose then the greater the amount of calories you have to burn off. To help you achieve and speed up your fat loss, here are few things that help.

Speed up your metabolism. 

Exercise speeds up metabolism. The more active your lifestyle the more likely you are to have a quick metabolism and lose weight.

Metabolism - What is it about?
Metabolism does control weight, this is true. What most people don't know is that they do in fact have the ability to control and adjust their metabolisms and thereby control their weight. Exercise does speed the metabolism up. The more active your lifestyle the more likely you are to have a quick metabolism and lose weight. It may not be healthy for all of us to get into a highly active lifestyle all at once but it is possible to get there as quickly as you safely can as an individual.

Eat a healthy balanced diet. 

Be sure to eat a variety of foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. Also include low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry, fish, and legumes.

Drink lots of water. 

And, go easy on the salt, sugar, alcohol, and saturated fat. A large part of the battle in fighting fat and a slow metabolic rate is the western world's view of food as entertainment.

In addition to taking on an active lifestyle you will need to stop looking at food consumption as a means of gratification. This is what causes us to be gluttons. Instead of stopping when our hunger is sated we continue on until we are stuffed to get more enjoyment out of it.

Get plenty of rest and sleep. 

Sleep and other lifestyle patterns can help or hinder the rate at which we metabolize foods. An active lifestyle should lead eventually to being able to exercise to exhaustion; this in turn should keep your metabolism quick and your fat content low. By extending oneself to ones limits you fully utilize the lungs, heart, and muscles and burn fat most efficiently.

Be strong mentally. 

Try not to be obsessed by your weight. Everyone has a bad day. Do not punish yourself. Try to lose any guilt feelings towards the mistakes you have done. Instead, just move on, start again and enjoy life as it comes.

WhyWeight - don't hesitate, participate, before it's too late!

-Steve, at WhyWeight-

Healthy Weight Loss Diets

Your daily food and beverage intake is crucial to your success as you strive to lose weight and gain the body beautiful . . . or something close to it. Check out this article which I came across by Kristy Wiser (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kristy_Wiser | Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8788952) which offers sage advice, and will help you on your journey.


Weight loss is a tricky topic. Lots of people are unhappy with their present weight, but most aren't sure how to change it - and many would be better off staying where they are. Being healthy is really about being at a weight that is right for you. The best way to find out if you are at a healthy weight or if you need to lose or gain weight is to talk to a doctor or dietitian, who can compare your weight with healthy norms to help you set realistic goals.

Are you looking for healthy weight loss diets that work? If you have been overweight for a long time you have probably tried your share of the many, many diets out there and failed to lose the weight or if you did lose some weight, failed to keep it off.

In fact, your weight is a balancing act, but the equation is simple: if you eat more calories than you burn, you gain weight. And if you eat fewer calories than you burn, you lose weight. Since 3,500 calories equals about one pound of fat, if you cut 500 calories from your typical diet each day, you'll lose approximately one pound a week.

What some people do not get is the fact that if you are going to lose weight and keep it off it will take dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to change the way you think about food and the way you live your life.

Most people who go on a diet are looking for instant gratification but in reality healthy weight loss diets will show you that if you are going to lose the weight and keep it off the process will be slow and steady not fast and furious. Permanent weight loss is not something that a "quick-fix" diet can achieve. Instead, think about weight loss as a permanent lifestyle change-a commitment to your health for life.

So what do you think you need to be successful? You need a meal plan that is balanced, tastes good, controls hunger, does away with cravings and increases your energy level. Lots of people eat when they're bored, lonely, or stressed, or keep eating long after they're full out of habit. Try to pay attention as you eat and stop when you're full. Avoid eating when you feel upset or bored - try to find something else to do instead (a walk around the block or a trip to the gym are good alternatives). You can accomplish this by sticking to a diet low in fat and eating at least five small meals a day. Eating five small meals a day will help keep your metabolism stoked and help you burn more fat.

Do not try to eliminate all fat from your diet, some fats are OK and your body needs fat in small amounts. Stay away from bad fats like saturated fats and trans fats. Good fats include the polyunsaturated fats found in olive oil and Omega 3 you get from eating fish.

Make sure to read the labels on your food and eat only the serving size amount. Portion control is the key to losing weight. If you give your body more calories than it needs you will gain weight. If you give your body the exact amount of calories it needs in a day you will maintain the weight you are right now. If you give your body less calories than it needs you will lose weight, it's just that simple.

And if you combine a little exercise with your new meal plan, you will be at your ideal weight before you know it. Get a good mix of cardio and strength training to improve heart and lung function and tone muscles to make them work more efficiently and aid in your weight loss effort. Toned muscle helps burn more fat even when you are asleep.

Even if you do all this and start eating healthier you still may not get all the nutrients you need on a daily basis. You may need to find a good supplement to take each day. If you do not know anything about supplements you can talk to you doctor, pharmacist, or local natural food store owner and get their recommendation. When you get all the nutrients you need each day you may find your cravings for certain foods will decrease.

People who have successfully lost weight and kept it off often rely on support from others to help them stay on course and get over any "bumps." Sometimes having a friend or partner who is also losing weight or maintaining their weight loss can help you stay motivated.

Follow these simple suggestions on healthy weight loss diets and exercise and you will lose the extra weight.


WhyWeight - don't hesitate, participate, before it's too late!

-Steve, at WhyWeight-